Muddy Woody Presentations

 All being well race awards and trophy presentations will be made between 12.30/12.45pm. This is a very busy race with groups of runners crossing the finish line together. Please help the finish line marshals ensure you get an accurate result by displaying your race number as you cross the finish line. Please do not pass through the finish line funnel a second time..

Muddy Woody News

Yes the weather gods are giving us lots of headaches right now but the race is still on for Sunday. Whilst heavy rain is forecast for Friday the situation is set to improve Saturday with a few light showers and believe it or not we may even see the SUN (HOORAY) on Sunday. Please be advised it will be better to take the Dormington road to Haugh Woods although likely some surface water there too.. Please park on the firm forest track as directed by our parking marshals. Please be advised that the common is water logged so should be avoided if possible. Please try to arrive as early as possible as you may be parked some way from the registration area. We will continue to post updates during the week as we receive additional information.
Have a great race everyone.
Wye Valley Runners

Countdown to Muddy Woody Begins

 A detailed race day info pack will be issued shortly. The race set-up team will be meeting in Haugh Woods at midday Saturday . If you can offer some assistance it will be much appreciated. Tasks include course clearing and marquee erection. We are also looking for marshals to help on race day particularly with car parking. If you are running on the day and register early any help you can give particularly with parking will be appreciated. It's too early to say what the weather will be like with any certainty but please be advised that if in doubt its better to drive to Haugh Woods using the Dormington to Mordiford Road than using the Hampton Bishop Road which is prone to flooding.

We would also welcome any race photos on Sunday which we can add to our photo library on flickr.

Wye Valley Runners

Shobdon Wood 6

Our friends  in Croft Ambrey Running Club have just opened entries for this years Shobdon Wood 6. Taking place on Sunday 27th April this is a well organised 6 mile (ish) race through forest trails and tracks . Well established in the running calendar the race also offers T shirts to all finishers and the customary cup of tea after its all over - well worth a visit.Just click on the photo for entry form


Bill Berry Book: Raising Money for Hospice


"I have written a book about my lifetime’s involvement with sport covering my 50 years as a competitor and 35 years as a coach.
 Over the years many people have asked me how I became involved in coaching but the idea for the book was originally suggested by a cycling pal – Alan Hill . We often talked about our various sporting experiences and Alan used to say to me “ you should write a book about your athletic experiences and trips “ but I thought no more about it. However a couple of years ago Alan was diagnosed with cancer and eventually passed away in St Michael’s Hospice. Then sometime last year I read about a cyclist who had written a book about his life of cycling to raise funds in memory of a friend who had died in similar circumstances to Alan. So I decided to write my book and I am selling it to raise money for St Michael’s Hospice in Herefordshire. All the profits from the sales will go to the Hospice and your help in supporting this very worth while cause would be much appreciated.
 If you would like a copy please send a cheque, payable to me, for £6.20 ( inc postage ) to 28 St Andrews Close, Moreton on Lugg ,Herefordshire HR4 8DD together with your name and address.
 If you prefer you can collect a copy from me for £5".

 

Bill Berry

 

Herefordshire Cross Country League/Presteigne Results

Sunshine (mostly) welcomed runners to today's Presteigne Crosss Country. A tough course for men and women - just over 7 miles for the men and over 5 for the women. The men's turnout overall was down almost 30% on last year for reasons not entirely clear at this point. But this doesn't reduce the strength of the team victories for Croft Ambrey Women's team (their first for 20 years!) and for Hereford Couriers taking the men's team prize having led the way all season. Our congratulations to them all.

Wye Valley men's team still picked up silver with the women's team picking up bronze. Some fantastic individual performances:

 

  • Jan Edwards - first women's vet 55 for the series
  • Christine Motteram first women's vet 70 for the series
  • John Pullen first male vet 45 for the series 
  • Bryan Symonds first male vet 70 for the series
  • Harry Franklin first male vet 75 for the series

 

Our thanks to Presteigne Pacers for their hospitality today and to Mike Blenkinsop and Clive Rowberry for so efficiently sorting out the league admin.

For today's men's results click here

For today's women's results click here

For today's team results click here

For final team results click here

For full list of award winners click here

Well done to everyone - watch out for Photos soon on Mike's Flickr feed

 

Presteigne Cross Country

We will be meeting in the Rowing Club Car Park at 9am if you would like to car share. Please remember to wear a club vest and series race number. If this is your first XC of the series you can register with club captain Paul Bouston on the day.
The race will be followed by an awards ceremony with plenty of tea and cakes on display. We will take some group photos after the presentation and we encourage all our members to participate.
Many thanks to you all for your support.
Wye Valley Runners

Gloucester 20 Training

 Open to all wye valley runners whether you are doing Gloucester 20 or not, please join us.

 

Meeting every Wednesday 6.15pm Rowing Club Distance 8/9 miles

 

February 2nd XC Presteigne

February 9th Meet at the Cock of Tupsley 9.00am Distance 11/12 miles.

February 16th Muddy Woody

February 23rd Meet at the Hereford Leisure centre 9.00am Distance ½ Marathon

March 2nd Meet at Tesco Belmont 9.00am Distance  14/15 miles

March 9th Meet at the Top car park Haugh woods 9.00am Distance 10 miles

March 16th Gloucester 20 :)

 

 

 

Man versus Horse 14th June 2014

Unfortunately for all horses reading this, entries are now closed for the annual Man versus Horse marathon on June 14th at LLanwrtyd Wells . Happily entries for people are still open but filling fast. Paul Bouston wondered whether there would be much interest in a group heading to  Llanwrtyd Wells to either run the 24 miles solo or as part of a relay team of three? If so let Paul know on Facebook ar at the club in the next week .

If you want to get a flavour take a look at this film shot by Black Beauty

To enter go to www.green-events.co.uk
Individual entry is £25
Relay is £60 per team
The race is over 24 miles muti-terrain. It's well marshalled and sign posted. Water stops approx every 3 miles. The event fee includes pasta party the night before, race medal on finishing, chipped timing and refreshments at the finish.

Presteigne Cross Country - more details

Sunday 2nd Feb - 11am
This years course is the same as last year - for those of you brave anough to have another go here are 2013 results so you can check how much faster you are this year.
This time the men and women do their own thing. The stylish map gives you a vague idea of the routes.
Car sharing is encouraged - meet at the rowing club at 9.00.am.
This is the final race in the Herefordshire Cross Country League winter series. Presentations will take place along with tea and cake at the British Legion Club in Presteigne. Postcode for the club is  LD8 2AR .

Becki's Train Station Run

New Year, New Time! For those of you who are interested in running at a later time if 6:15 is difficult for you.... Annie Ransome and I are planning to meet up for a Monday run at 7:15pm at the new car park by the train station. This is going to start from Mon 20th Jan. anyone who would like to join us is very welcome!
This provides an alternative for runners that cannot make the official club training run
Becki Ansfield

Marches Family Network

Sarah and Ralph's Flapjacks and refreshments stall at Monkhall raised £35 for our charity of the year Marches Family Network. This is a great local charity working with and for children with a disability. Overall total raised to-date is £235. Many thanks to you all for your donations and particularly Sarah and Ralph for their efforts.

Wye Valley Runners